England's preparations for the upcoming Six Nations tournament has been dealt another blow as Harlequins centre Joe Marchant was tested positive for Covid-19.
With the Welsh regions underperforming in Europe, the majority of the squad assembled by Pivac might be short of confidence and form, but Wales seem to thrive when they are written off - and Ireland are aware of that.
It’s safe to say that Eddie Jones’ England have had an eventful start to the week. From Owen Farrell being ruled out of the Six Nations, to a Covid-19 case and being evacuated from their hotel in Brighton. Learn the latest as the Six Nations draws ever closer.
England's preparations ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament has been dealt a blow as prop Joe Marler was withdrawn from the squad after testing positive for Covid-19.
England coach Eddie Jones has recalled George Ford and Elliot Daly to the Six Nations squad ahead of the tournament opener against Scotland on 5th February.
Following Eddie Jones’ Six Nations squad announcement on Tuesday, in his latest column for TRU, Joe Harvey has taken a look at No. 8 and fly-half, with those position groups seemingly lacking.
Cowan-Dickie is a full international, a Premiership and Champions Cup winner and a British and Irish Lion, but the Exeter Chiefs forward continues to challenge himself.
It has been a week to remember for Christie after he was named in Scotland's Six Nations squad and TRU's Joe Harvey caught up with the Saracens back rower to reflect on his rise to the international stage.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named two uncapped players Mack Hansen and Michael Lowry in the 37-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
After announcing a 36-man squad that will begin preparations for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, Eddie Jones spoke about the six uncapped players he has invited to Brighton and getting the balance right between winning now and in France next year.
With Alun Wyn Jones sidelined and glut of other injuries to contend with, Wayne Pivac's side face an uphill challenge to retain their Six Nations crown.